What dissolves artistic paints. How to dilute oil paints? Oil paints for drawing. How to thin dry oil paint

The maximum variety of auxiliaries is made specifically for oil paints. They can be divided into three types:

1. BINDERS

Binders are used as an essential component in the manufacture of oil paints, as well as an additive in finished paints to dilute, thin and increase the fluidity of the composition. The main binders in the manufacture of oil paints are oils, which form a film when dried. This is linseed, poppy, safflower, walnut, hemp, sunflower oil. They differ drying speed, film quality, color and yellowing tendency.

Most popular, linseed oil, is different high speed drying, slight tendency to yellowing and the ability of the paint to maintain elasticity for a long time. When dried, it forms a hard, durable, elastic film, insoluble in organic solvents.

Poppy or safflower oil dry more slowly, and they are better combined with light tones of paints. When dried, they form a softer film, partially soluble in organic solvents.

Oil types	Types / Features	Drying time	Film	Yellowing tendency
	1. Bleached, refined 2. Sealed No. 1 and No. 2 It is used both as a binder and as part of "Tee" viscous		forms a hard, durable, elastic film, insoluble in organic solvents	Yellowing tendency
				Virtually no yellowing.
	Only as a link		The resulting film is less durable and elastic than that of linseed oil	Virtually no yellowing.

The oil is also used to make emulsion primers and oil varnishes. The introduction of oil slows down the rate of polymerization.

- What is "refined oil"?

refined, the same as purified. This means that the oil has undergone a special treatment to remove substances that affect the quality of the oil when long-term storage, that is, the oil "does not rancid", does not oxidize.

In order to remove the natural yellowness of the oil, carry out whitening. To make the oil thicker, more viscous, to increase its polymerization (hardening) rate, the oil compact(pumped with oxygen - oxidized).

Thus:

Purified = Refined
Bleached
Compacted = Polymerized = Oxidized

2. THINNERS FOR OIL PAINTS AND VARNISHES

Thinners for oil paints and varnishes serve to reduce the viscosity of paints in the process of work, and are also used to clean brushes, palettes and other tools.

For oil painting, two types of thinners are used:

1. Terpenes - hydrocarbons of natural origin (turpentine, pinene, turpentine). They have different names, because. are made from various breeds of pines. This is a product for cleaning pine extract from "resin"

Linseed Oil + Resin + Turpentine

Paint Thinner + Varnish Thinner, but not Cleaner + Glaze Varnish

Foreign manufacturers also offer big choice thinners. The main purpose of this or that diluent is given in the name: Medium to increase fluidity; Medium for increasing transparency, Thinner for oil paints.

- Does the paint lighten from the use of a thinner?

Yes, indeed, thinners lighten some paints, but after the thinner evaporates, the paints again acquire their characteristic color.

- Are thinners toxic?

Yes, all organic thinners are flammable and toxic to some extent and must be handled with care. Keep diluents in tightly closed vials. Turpentine oxidizes under the influence of light, so be stored in the dark or in an opaque container.

3. VARNISHES FOR PAINTING

In the technique of oil painting, there are four groups of varnishes, which differ in their purpose:

This is a solution of resins in pinene; the exception is copal resin dissolved in linseed oil. As an additive to oil paints the following varnishes are used: Mastic, Dammarny, Kopalovy, Cedar, Fir. They improve the optical properties of the paint, contribute to a better bond between the primer and the paint layer and between the individual layers of multi-layer painting, giving them hardness and elasticity. Works performed on these varnishes will be distinguished by the almost complete absence of fading.

This is a solution of resins in an active solvent. Applies as an intermediate layer to prevent sagging and enhance the adhesion of paint layers. Their task is to refresh the work, to create the effect of raw paint. Composition - oil + varnish + solvent. For example, linseed oil + copal + pinene.

Glazing varnishes

It is a solution of resins in highly condensed oil. Forms an irreversible film upon drying. Applies to isolate one pictorial layer from another, to create glazes. It could be copal resin in linseed oil. Thinner "Tee"(a solution of linseed oil and varnish in turpentine) due to the presence of oil in it, it is also a varnish for glazes.

Varnishes for surface coating (varnishes)

This is a solution of resins in pinene. Forms a reversible film upon drying. Apply to cover a painting surface for conservation or protective purposes. They are glossy, matte or semi-matte (with the addition of wax or other matting substances). They are called "Covering" - for painting and "Fixative" - for graphics.

		Properties
	resin solution in pinene	prone to yellowing
	resin solution in pinene + ethyl alcohol	Hygroscopic => clouding of the lacquer film due to moisture is possible
Copalovy	resin solution in linseed oil + pinene	Dark color. Dissolved in oil used as glaze varnish
		are good substitutes for Dammar Lacquer. They make an excellent Tee (add pinene and oil).
	resin solution in pinene or turpentine
	resin solution in pinene + white spirit + butyl alcohol	Dries longer than Mastic. It has more elasticity and strength than Mastic and Dammar

Most of the varnishes produced by Western manufacturers are acrylic. These are top universal varnishes suitable for all types of painting layers, including oils.

- I need the oil to become more liquid. What do you advise?

Oil for thinning paints should not be used as a diluent, but only as an additive, very limitedly - only when glazing or applying thin layers of paint. Otherwise, the paint may begin to "creep" under its own weight in the picture.

When working with slow drying paints from the use of pure oil should be abandoned. It is recommended to work with a mixture of artistic oil and varnish (dammar or mastic), or only thinner.

- I have a dry layer of paint. What do you advise? What can be restored?

It is necessary to wipe the painting layer with Retouch varnish, or Tee or compacted linseed oil No. 1 and No. 2.

- I need varnish so that the paint does not turn yellow. What do you recommend? (same for oil and acrylic)

Acrylic, Dammar, Cedar, Fir varnishes - all painting varnishes.

4. DRYING RESTORERS AND ACCELERATORS

Drying retarders and accelerators added to oil paint before applying to the base.

Classic means accelerate the drying of oil paints are called driers (St. Petersburg)

European manufacturers:

"Schmincke" (Germany)
Daler-Rowney (Great Britain)
"Maimery" (Italy)
"Royal Talens" (Netherlands) and others.

To understand the intricacies of the properties of a particular medium, the manufacturer compiles a summary table. For example, this is how the table of mediums Schmincke, Germany looks like:

Instruction

In order to make the paint more liquid and return it to the consistency it needs to work, use solvents. Of course, you can paint with an ordinary solvent, which is in any hardware store, but a special solvent for painting is better. These products do not leave a yellow tint on the paint over time and have a less intense smell. Be sure to check with the salesperson at the art store and, if in doubt, ask them to help you.

Try thinning your paints with oil. For art, any vegetable is suitable, but linen is most often used. Ordinary gum turpentine or artistic varnish is also perfect for these purposes. Please note that when diluted oil paints may lose color and look much paler, but after the solvent evaporates, they return to their original state again. That is why it is necessary to dilute paints very carefully, constantly checking the result on a separate test canvas. For a softer effect, use a mixture of art varnish, oil and turpentine in equal proportions.

Adjust the amount of solvent very carefully. With the wrong ratio, the solvent can make the paint too loose, depriving it of its original properties. In addition, even if the color and structure does not change, highly diluted paint will not adhere to the canvas as the solvent destroys the binders in the paint. If the paints and solvents are chosen, they increase the permeability of the paint and contribute to its stronger fixation on the canvas, making upper layer stronger.

note

It should be remembered that the speed of drying of the work on the canvas depends on the properties of the solvent that you choose for your paint. If you need the paint to dry faster, it is better to use turpentine or art varnish, and if you need a longer drying time, add oil to the mixture in the required proportion.

Helpful advice

If, when diluting oil paints, you want to make their shade less bright and intense, you must add white or white to the solvent or varnish. light tone warm shade.

Sources:

how to dilute oil paints

Essential oils in any cosmetics - best sign quality. They can be used in creams, massage oils, compositions for baths. Two more traditional way the use of essential oils - aromatherapy and the manufacture of perfumes. A lot of useful aromatic compositions can be prepared independently. To do this, you need to know how to dilute oils.

You will need

* A few drops of 100% essential oil. You can use several types for a complex composition.
* Base oil is an inexpensive natural oil with a low odor. For example, flax, peach, corn, cedar, sweet almond, grape seed and others.
* Essential oils can be added to any cosmetics, so you can immediately prepare a jar of your favorite cream.
* Pipette, tablespoon and teaspoon.
* A dark glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
* Remember the formula:
1 ml of oil is equal to 20 drops; 5 ml is a teaspoon, 20 ml is a tablespoon.
1% oil - 1 drop of essential oil per 5 ml of base oil.
2% - 2 drops - 5 ml.
3% - 3 drops - 5 ml.
5% - 5 drops - 5 ml.
10% - 10 drops - 5 ml, etc.

Instruction

Compositions, for aroma lamps 1-5%, for perfumery 10-20%. , rosemary 1 drop, base oil 5 ml. Invigorating: neroli 2 drops, juniper 1 drop, cinnamon 1 drop, mint 1 drop, base oil 10 ml.
To obtain a perfumed composition of the same oils, an essential content of up to 10-20% is necessary.

To enrich creams and ointments with essential oil, we use a concentration of 5%. Base oil is not needed for this. Add 5 drops per 5 ml of ointment and mix well. For daily care, for any type of skin in the composition of nourishing creams, oils are suitable: avocado, jojoba, ylang-ylang, cedar, cypress, lavender, sandalwood. Rosemary, rose, jasmine, almonds, neroli have a rejuvenating effect. Antiseptic ointments for problem skin can also be enhanced with tea tree, mint, sea buckthorn, and calendula oils.

We make compositions for massage 4%. Recipes for anti-cellulite mixtures:
- Juniper 2 drops, fennel 2 drops, lemon 1 drop per 6 ml base oil. - Juniper 3 drops, 1 drop each rosemary, geranium and sage per 6 ml base oil. ylang 1 drop per 5 ml base oil.

note

It is important to store creams and ointments enriched with natural oils in the refrigerator. And the oils themselves should be in dark glass bottles away from direct sun rays.

Helpful advice

It should be remembered that essential oils Absorbs best on damp skin. It is good to apply the cream after washing, without wiping it on the face. The same can be done after a shower, applying oil to the entire body. The compositions of essential oils are light and well absorbed without leaving a greasy film on the skin.

To apply oil paint to a surface, it is sometimes necessary to obtain a more liquid consistency, so it becomes necessary to dilute the composition. Also, this procedure will be required in cases where the solution was left for some time in a leaky container, which led to its hardening. To dilute the mixture are used various substances, which are selected based on the purpose of the paint.

Thinner for painting surfaces

As a solvent for external and internal painting can be used available materials. Their choice is quite large.

This composition has a steady popularity in the breeding of coloring products. For work with oil solutions, the following varieties are used:

Woody. It is made from the bark and branches of trees, containing resin in abundance. The initial solution is dark, but after processing it becomes transparent.
Turpentine. It is obtained by distilling the resins of living coniferous trees and is an essential oil. Has many positive properties, so the area of its use is much more extensive than the use as a solvent.

Attention! The mixture has a specific smell, so it is recommended to work in a ventilated area.

Turpentine can be successfully replaced with white spirit. The demand and popularity of this product is due to its wide distribution and availability. In addition, there are varieties on sale that do not have a sharp unpleasant odor.

The process of working when using such a composition is very convenient. The mixture does not evaporate as quickly as other solvents, allowing you to paint without haste. Also, white spirit, when added, does not change the color of the composition.

Ordinary white spirit has a low ability to liquefy, therefore it is better to purchase purified

Solvent

Such a thinner for oil paints has the number 647. The product designation may be different and depends on the components included in the composition. It is not recommended to use solvent number 646 due to the presence of acetone in it.

It is not always easy to dilute oil paint with this substance: excess leads to a deterioration in the properties of the product.

Gasoline and kerosene

These options are recommended to be used in the absence of other mixtures and only for outdoor use. A significant drawback of the solutions is a specific smell, which can cause dizziness and poisoning. This is due to rapid evaporation. But kerosene is best solution when you need to split old composition, which had thickened greatly.

Drying oil

This is a universal solution, besides drying oil is part of oil paints. But it must be borne in mind that the diluent must correspond to the type of substance that is included in the coloring material.

To receive necessary information you need to pay attention to the labeling of mixtures for painting. The following designations are distinguished:

PV-024. Such products are made on the basis of pentaphthalic drying oils.
MA-021. The composition includes natural drying oil, which contains more than 95% vegetable oils.
GF-023. Produced with the addition of glyptal drying oil. It is a natural alternative.

The correct definition of the components helps to obtain the desired result.

Drying oil “Oksol” consists of 55% natural oils, 5% desiccant, the rest is white spirit; in its properties, “Oksol” practically does not differ from natural drying oil, but its cost is much lower

Dilution order

Equally important is the process of diluting the paint with your own hands, because its exact implementation is a guarantee of the absence of further problems.

The events are held in the following order:

The container with paint is opened, the density is estimated and thorough mixing is performed. To do this, use an improvised tool or a prepared clean stick.
The required proportion is determined. For each solvent, the indicator may be different. The exact amount of the substance depends on the thickness of the paint, but should not exceed 5% of the total mass. Although, if necessary, to obtain a mixture for the base layer or primer of the walls, the volume of white spirit and drying oil can reach up to 10%. To dilute the mixture the best way, the diluent is added directly to the jar. It should be poured in gradually in small portions. This will restore the composition and stir it well.
Next, the paint is poured into containers for work. During the staining process, the material may thicken, so you need to periodically mix the solvent.

It is more difficult to dilute paint that has stood open for a while. Work order:

The film that has formed on the surface due to exposure to oxygen is carefully removed. It is impossible to leave or mix it, then it will be impossible to completely get rid of hard lumps.
Not poured into the container a large number of kerosene mixed with white spirit, everything is well mixed. If required, more diluent is added.
Then you can stain with this mixture or wait until the kerosene has evaporated and use only one component for dilution.

Important! Work is carried out with increased precautions, since oil paint and all substances used for dilution are flammable and toxic.

Dilution of artistic paints

Drawing materials can also be of different thickness, which requires bringing them to the desired consistency. In addition, the mixture is applied to different surfaces(wooden, fabric). Therefore, for oil art paints, a different approach and a list of dilution agents are required.

Thinners for artistic paints: linseed oil, pinene, multi-component composition "tee"

Such compounds can be diluted with the following substances:

Butter. Purified hemp, sunflower or flax oil is suitable for the process.
Pinen. Its other name is "Thinner No. 4".
multicomponent mixtures. It can be a double and a tee: the first contains varnish and oil, and the second has pinene added to them.

It is recommended to choose the material solely from your own preferences, this will achieve the desired result. That is why such paints are diluted in proportions that are determined individually after several samples. But it is worth remembering that excess solvent can destroy the structure of the coloring material.

How to dilute oil paint for application with different tools

Usage different instruments for painting walls, ceilings or other bases, it involves diluting the composition to the desired level of viscosity. At home, this parameter is determined using simple device- a viscometer, which can be purchased at the store.

The device is a funnel with a nozzle that can be different sizes. Based on the time period for which the poured composition will flow through the hole, the viscosity level in seconds is determined.

The process looks like this:

After adding the solvent to the paint container and stirring, the viscometer is immersed in it.
A stopwatch is prepared in advance. You can use any other device.
The device is removed from the composition, at the same time the timer is turned on.
After the mixture completely frees the glass (funnel) of the device, the stopwatch turns off. The value is fixed.

To paint the surface with brushes and a roller, the viscosity should be at the level of 10-15 seconds, and for the spray gun - 25-30 seconds, depending on the model.

For most people, at some point there comes a time when they are faced with the need to use oil paint for some purpose. But due to the fact that part of it after use long time remains unclaimed, the paint thickens or dries out. In such a situation, it can be diluted to a working state.

Varieties of oil paints

According to their purpose, they are conditionally divided into two groups:

Construction oil solutions. They, in turn, are divided into thick-grated and ready-made. Thickened solutions are subject to mandatory dilution with solvents intended specifically for these mixtures. Ready formulations dilute with solvents only in case of thickening and when a liquid consistency of the solution is required.
Artistic varieties of oil paints. They are mainly used for drawing both professional and amateur. They also produce art paintings various interior compositions. To dilute such solutions, special diluents are required.

Construction

artistic

Below are the solvents used for a group of building oil mixtures.

Drying oil

It is the main component in the manufacture of oil paints, and is also a universal solvent for all jobs where it is used. Because these materials contain a high percentage of drying oil, a thin film is obtained when stained on the surface.

You should pay attention to what kind of drying oil is present in their composition. Information about this can be read on a can of paint - it is this type of drying oil that must be added for dilution.

There are generally accepted standards by which oil paints are classified. In addition to drying oil, the compositions include certain fillers and various pigmenting components. For mixtures that have a single component, the name corresponds to this component, for example, ocher.

Possibility of using paints various surfaces marked with the number 2 if the same brand of drying oil was used for breeding as in its production. Oil blends are also classified according to different types drying oils, taking into account the basis on which they were made.

Combined (composite) drying oil. Not applicable to its production. state standards. In this regard, the composition of such drying oil includes toxic components. It is not recommended to use paint produced on the basis of this drying oil in rooms where people or animals live, as bad smell preserved long time after the composition has dried. Such a mixture is marked with the abbreviation MA-025.
natural drying oil. The production of natural drying oil is based on vegetable oils (up to 97%) and about 3% remains for the addition of a desiccant. It is customary to paint all necessary surfaces inside residential buildings with paint made on the basis of this drying oil. Marking this coloring composition- MA-021.
In the form of a substitute for the natural composition, artificial glyptal drying oil. Marking - GF-023.
Pentaphthalic. It has a composition that includes natural oils, glycerin, desiccant, as well as phthalic anhydride. The marking of drying oil with this composition is PF-024.

Composite drying oil

natural drying oil

Pentaphthalic

glyptal

In accordance with the requirements of GOST, the packages of all types of paint and varnish products indicate which solvents can be used for each type and their required proportions. It is also necessary to indicate required flow mix per 1 sq. m.

Turpentine

Such a composition is very popular as a thinner. There are two varieties of turpentine, which are used in the work. These include wood and turpentine turpentine.

Wood is made from wood components containing resin. Initially, the solution is dark in color, after a certain processing it acquires a transparent shade. When distilling resin conifers receive turpentine turpentine. It has many properties that are used in various fields, in addition to dissolution.

By diluting paints with a similar solvent, you can achieve faster drying of painted surfaces. But the disadvantage of using such a composition is a specific smell, as a result of which work should be done with active ventilation.

White Spirit

They can replace turpentine. The availability of this tool determines its popularity. Varieties of white spirit without a pungent odor are also produced. In application, this liquid is very convenient due to slow evaporation, work can be done slowly, with great care. positive quality it is also the fact that the color of the mixture does not change with the introduction of white spirit.

Solvent

To dilute oil paints, a solvent number 647 is used. There may be other designations - it depends on the components from which the composition is made. But you should not use products that contain acetone.

Dilute oil mixtures with a solvent should be carefully, as too much liquid can lead to deterioration in the quality of the paint.

Gasoline and kerosene

Used for dilution if there are no other solvents and only for outdoor use. A specific smell is the predominant disadvantage - it can cause dizziness and even possible poisoning. But in hopeless cases of thickening of the material, it is recommended to use kerosene for its dilution - for this you must first mix it with desiccant or turpentine.

The use of kerosene increases the drying time of painted surfaces.

Dilution order

Compliance with the order of dilution for a qualitative result is very important. The order of such a process is given below.

First you need to open the jar, evaluate the density, mix thoroughly with an improvised tool.

Carefully determine the required proportion, which depends on the type of solvent used and the thickness of the paint. The injected liquid, in order to avoid deterioration in quality, should not exceed 5% of the total mass. But if the mixture is planned to be used as a primer, then the volume of the solvent can be increased to 10%.

To achieve the required quality, the diluent is added directly to the jar, little by little and thoroughly mixed after each addition.

You can use the prepared mixture if the paint begins to thicken during the staining process. It is brought to the desired consistency by adding required amount solvent.

If the mixture remains open and a characteristic film has formed on the surface, then it should be carefully removed, since the hard conglomerates formed when the paint is mixed with the film cannot be dissolved, and it will be very problematic to remove them.

Then you need to add a little kerosene, which is pre-mixed with white spirit. After that, the mixture is thoroughly mixed and the prepared solvent is added as necessary, until the desired result is achieved.

Breeding oil art paints

Their use is mainly common for creating highly artistic design works, painting and other creative moments. Artistic paints are distinguished by a dense structure, wide colors, considerable ease of mixing, and when correcting errors, no great difficulties are experienced.

Diluted mixtures are widely used by artists, but dry out rather quickly, as a result of which they are regularly diluted.

It should be borne in mind that a large amount of thinner increases the drying time, since the oil does not have the ability to evaporate.

Applicable types of thinners

There are several groups of popular thinners used by professional artists. These include compositions made on the basis of vegetable oils, varnishes, as well as twins, tees and pinene.

Butter. Common vegetable oils various origins, such as linen, poppy, sunflower, hemp, have long been used by artists to dilute paints.
Lacquers are made on the basis of diluted resins. When they are used as a thinner, the paint structure is compacted, which contributes to better adhesion to the canvas. Special varnishes are made to be added to thinners to dilute oil paints.
Double and triple. Judging by the name, a twin is a diluent containing two components in its composition. These components are varnish, as well as vegetable oils, composed in proportions that artists often choose on their own. In the tee, a diluent is added to the above components.
Pinen. Otherwise, it is called "thinner No. 4". It is used to dissolve and dilute formulations.

Pinen

Construction oil paint can be thickly ground or already completely ready for use. With thickened ones, a solvent for oil paints is necessarily used. Enamels of this type are mixed in a certain proportion with a solvent liquid. This is necessary if the paint is dry or will be used as a primer. A suitable thinner is selected based on the characteristics of the surface to be painted and the absorbent properties.

Main groups of solvents

Today there are five groups of substances that are used in finishing works as solvents.

These are petroleum distillates, or by-products of oil refining, various alcohols, ketones, ethers, and glycol ethers.

Petroleum distillates

Everyone knows what turpentine is, and it could be included in the sixth group of liquids. However, its performance characteristics are very close to those of petroleum distillates, and it is best to include it in this group. Everyone specific solvent for oil paints from the group has its own characteristics. The most common are petroleum distillates, which are also called hydrocarbons. The molecule of such a substance is a carbon and hydrogen atom. Liquids that belong to this group are produced by refining oil, or rather, separating it into fractions under the influence of temperatures. Turpentine is a distillation product, however, it is not obtained from oil at all, but from the resins of coniferous wood.

Petroleum solvents are used to work with waxes, oils, paints, oil-based enamels. Any solvent based on hydrocarbons has characteristics and properties that are similar to those of oils or waxes. Sometimes these fluids can be used in production lubricants or compositions for cleaning and caring for furniture. Distillates that contain significantly less oils, such as toluene or xylene, can be used to remove oil stains and are most often used to degrease surfaces.

Any products based on petroleum distillates can be mixed different ways and in any proportion. Alcohols and glycol ethers are not used with oil paints. They have different characteristics and properties.

How to thin oil paint

Thinner for oil paints, if necessary, can always be bought at any hardware store or hypermarket. There are several fluids that are suitable for working with oil-based dyes.

Solvent "647"

This is an affordable and popular solution. The substance is supplied as a liquid with a rather pungent odour. Care should be taken during operation - the composition catches fire very easily. As for its properties, with it the paint has a uniform consistency.

White Spirit

It is the most widely used and popular liquid. If you look into textbooks on chemistry, then this solvent is a special grade of gasoline in composition, designed specifically for paint and varnish industries. Specific gravity is 0.77 kg, and this liquid will boil at 140-150 degrees.

It is made using white spirit, a liquid composition without color, which has properties that allow it to dissolve the binders contained in oil paints. Another characteristic is that the liquid has a low evaporation rate, which is very positive for artists.

Turpentine

It is no less popular solvent for oil paints than white spirit. The composition is widely used for mixing and diluting not only oil dyes, but also alkyd styrene ones. Turpentine is also used in the production of varnishes, which are based on copal, rosin or dammar. There is a sale of purified or unrefined turpentine.

Before chemists created white spirit, turpentine took pride of place as the main liquid for dissolving varnishes and paints. This essential oil has a complex chemical composition. Get it in the process of processing turpentine, resin and parts of coniferous wood, saturated with resins. Today, modern industry produces three types of turpentine - wood, stump and turpentine products.

Wood liquid is obtained by processing according to special technologies tree resin and branches of coniferous trees. AT fresh it is a liquid with a yellowish or brown tint, which may disappear during processing.

Pneumatic turpentine is produced using special technologies already from pneumatic parts coniferous tree. Turpentine are pure essential oils obtained by distillation of resin. It is extracted only from a growing tree. So turpentine in the production process will not lose its unique properties and valuable elements.

Kerosene

This liquid is excellent for use as a solvent for oil-based dyes. It is often used to restore old hardened oil paint. For greater efficiency, a desiccant can be added to kerosene - for example, any turpentine. But this can increase the drying time of the oil paint.

Petrol

This composition is familiar to everyone. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. In everyday life, pure gasolines are often used as solvents for oil dyes, pentaphthalic compounds, putties and varnishes. Also, gasoline can be used as a solvent for oil-phthalic paints. With it, the oily liquid will acquire a matte finish. The component is popular in construction - it is used to dilute thick paint.

"Tee"

This mixture is popular with artists, but can also be used in painting works. This liquid contains purified linseed oil, turpentine, and

With this "tee" you can easily a short time to give the oil dye an optimal consistency. Artists love this solution because it not only helps thin the paint, but it can also clean tools. This composition significantly improves the penetration into the painted surface, and in painting it allows you to make the picture more accurate.

How to replace solvent for oil paints

Oil paints can be used in different ways, but in any case, solvents are added to the dyes. Now there are a lot of different solvent mixtures for enamels and paints, and each has its own disadvantages and advantages. It happens to use special agent there is no possibility. The most common replacement option is ordinary gasoline. In addition to it, turpentine or white spirit can be used with great success.

Odorless solvents

The paint and varnish industry is now more developed than ever - on sale you can find great amount types and subspecies of diluents and solvents. With all the practicality of white spirits and turpentine, they are quite toxic and have a characteristic smell. And what if a person prefers a solvent for oil There are several options. Artists appreciated all the advantages of linseed oil - it is a good solvent for oil dyes. One of its properties is the almost complete absence of smell. However, there is a minus - a long drying time of the paint.

It is recommended to use "Tee" - an industrial mixture, which also practically does not smell. Well, the most best solvent odorless oil paint is a composition from the Tikkurila brand. It is offered in transparent plastic bottles with an inscription yellow color. This composition dries quickly, and it lasts for a long time. The composition of Diluent also has no smell, but in itself it is quite harmful.

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